So maybe I haven’t eaten since you left
And you’ve been gone for seven weeks
Though right now I’m trying to focus on
The mathematical side of things
Two negatives make a positive
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Benjamin Grossman 
Awww I find this little gem poignant and endearing..Makes me want to hug you and offer some nourishment, Ben, to help you see the mathematical side more clearly:) Math never lies and yet is it enough in this case?
Thanks, Karima. I shall focus on the math. When it is not enough … faith should do the rest, for that alone is limitless. I hope we can all find positivity in these days 🙂
Mmmmm, food for thought, Ben☀️ At least Maths gives us absolute answers, there’s only wrong or right. 👉 In maths you can trust! 😄 A lovely piece 🌸
Yes, we can trust the math. Though I’m not really any good at it, so I always gravitated toward putting my trust in the things without definite answers. But perhaps math is the way to go. Thank you very much!
Excellent piece, Benjamin. Feels very profound and honest. ❤️
Thank you, Grace! Sometimes words or a theme just come to us and we have to write them down and hope it gets across some deeper truth. ❤️
My pleasure.I can totally relate. This piece speaks tons.💕
Oh wow, Ben…such power and meaning in a few lines! You’re so talented and I felt every single word!! I truly love the ending, so creative and perfectly done!!! I relate to this piece so much and it definitely brings me comfort. Well done and thank you for sharing, my friend 🤗🖤
Nice to hear from you, Ace! Your words mean a lot. Glad it brought you some comfort. We all need to hold onto hope and never let go of it. And when you really care for someone, there will be a lot of rainy days, but you gotta think there will always be a rainbow at the end it. Thanks for reading and commenting! Have a great rest of your day!
Of course, my friend!! I mean every word!! Yes indeed, hope is very alive in your piece and thank you for that!!! I will hold onto that hopeful rainbow, excellent analogy!! Keep shining and writing, Ben! Your work is always sublime 🖤🤗👌🏻
Thanks deeply! Truly appreciate your kind words and encouragement!
👍you got me in this one!
Great! I’m feeling accomplished, then! 🙂
Yay!
Very well crafted, Benjamin. I’ve felt that way before, too. You’ve done such a great job of communicating that sense. 💛
Thanks a lot!!!! It’s a tough feeling to feel. All good wishes to you! 💛
Christ theme? You are really clever with words as always. And also do have an inspiringly cheerful outlook, but 7 weeks is a long time… what would be your favourite food I wonder? (and I’m hoping someone worthy IRL brings some to you. :)) Lots of love Ben, and very glad you are still on this earth. xoxo
Thanks a lot! This is perhaps some parts clever but also partly true. Creativity through pain, I guess. And I don’t have any favorite foods at the moment…. I’m sure you would bring me something if I was closer, though. You’re a very kind person. Lots of love back to you. 🙂 Trying to stay positive.
Your logic is sound.
I think so. I hope, anyway. Thanks!
talking about mathematics, please take a nutritious diet Ben!! take care ❤
I’ll try my best. Thanks for the well wishes ❤
The emotional honestly in this is brilliant Ben. I always enjoy reading your writing and this piece is no different 🙂
Thank you! I did have a certain song in my head while writing it, but it also is very much a personal piece in some ways. When times are bad … we have to try and think of positives, even if they are a bit imaginary at times. And I wish some of this weren’t true, of course.
Wow! Great!! Loved the last line most!!!
Thanks! I feel it’s almost the only worthy line, but you needed the rest to make it all work. Thanks so much for your support!
So true 👌 thanks a lot 🙏
This is beautiful
Thanks, Sirishty. You brought me some positive signs today! Thankful for your presence!
That’s so sweet of you to say, One who’s at peace, sees good and positivity in others. Stay same and safe. Take care😊
That’s some wise words. Thanks a lot you take care as well! 🙂
Wow wow wow!!
Such an excellent piece! Loved it! ❤️
Thank you, Ahiri! Means a lot! 🍀
Hahaha! That last line is great, I mean, it’s true, isn’t it? Love your clever poetry!
Yes, I think it has to be true! On both levels. Thank you!!!!!
You’re welcome!
I lost 20 pounds in a month when my marriage ended, so I felt this.
Oh my, I can only imagine what that must’ve been like. So far, I have lost 12 pounds and I just feel terrible. I’m concerned my health battle from a few years ago has returned in full force, and sadly I cannot really afford to lose any more weight. But with these kind of chronic conditions we must just keep fighting through them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, V.J.! I sincerely appreciate you! Hope you’ll have a lovely and happy Wednesday!
Take care of yourself, Benjamin. You are too precious to lose. Focus on the all the love coming your way.
Really, thanks a lot V.J.! Very sweet of you to say. I’ll try to focus on that, for sure. And hopefully after a little time with Mr./Miss. Nutrition I’ll be better right away.
Superbly evoked profound truth. There is mathematics all about in creation. Faith, logic and mathematics belong together.
I think you’re right. They do go together. All most everything is interconnected and works together. Thanks so much!!!
It’s a pleasure
Succinct but powerful!
I don’t assume poetry is autobiographical, but if this poem draws on real life for inspiration, l wish you health and healing!
Thanks so much! So very kind of you! Health and healing is always needed. All good things back to you!
Correct. Faith will turn the stones. Superb clever write.
Thanks, Kritika! Lots of well wishes your way!
My pleasure always Ben 🙂
All the best to you!
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Clever!
Thank you!!!! Always glad to see you here. Stay well!
Of course. Thanks, you too!
Damn I like your mathematical equation , put Einstein to shame huh .. please go put something in your tummy ..a hungry man will never win a love war or whatever blah blah blah hahaha 🤣
Haha. Thanks a lot; you always have exciting comments! Have a wonderful rest of your day!
Haha 😂 welcome bruh 😎
🙂
Great, heartbreaking verse, Benjamin. I feel for you. Blessings to you for healing this loss. 🌞
Thanks a lot, Lisa. I’m sure the love poet will return soon enough. At times I’m too hopefully romantic to believe in any other way. If you really love something you’ll shed tears over it one day or another. It’s just a remembering of how much sunshine certain things in life bring us. And maybe when we lose something we gain something else. Thanks again 🙂
Beautifully expressed. 🌞